Development News for Huntington, New York

Millville Crossing Seeks Extension for Residential Development

The Planning Board considered an extension of site plan approval for Millville Crossing, a project involving a zone change from R40 to R3M, intended for 54 residential units on a property adjacent to existing high-density residential developments. The original site plan approval was granted in 2021, but development was disrupted by the property owner's passing. The current owners are seeking an extension to proceed. No material changes to site plan regulations or zoning have occurred since the initial approval, and a minor revision from the highway department has been incorporated.

Church Property Subdivision Approved with Conservation Easement

The Planning Board considered a two-lot subdivision of a church property on Washington Drive, designated as Map of Which Wood Lots 6 to 7. The plan involves keeping the existing church on one lot and building a new house on the second. The proposal has been reviewed previously, including a zoning board appearance for variances. A negative environmental declaration was recommended due to the small disturbance area, with 5% of the new lot being placed in a conservation easement for steep slopes. The new house will be built close to the road, consistent with the neighborhood pattern.

Waiver Requested for Curb Installation at 62 Elm Street; Landscaping Outstanding

The Planning Board reviewed a site plan for 62 Elm Street, related to the Shaheer Platt subdivision. Originally a 3-lot subdivision plan involving construction on Nassau Road and a required curb upgrade, the property was purchased by an architect who instead developed a commercial parking lot in his backyard. The site plan approved then included landscaping and curb/sidewalk replacement conditions. While Elm Street improvements were made, Nassau Road remains uncurbed. The applicant requested a waiver of the Nassau Road curb requirement, citing it's unnecessary for drainage and a guardrail provides a physical barrier. Staff recommended granting the waiver, provided outstanding landscaping requirements are met.

Lot Line Change Application Introduced for Gro Vogel Gilmartin Property

The Planning Board received an introduction to the Gro Vogel Gilmartin Lot Line Change application. The owners require a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals due to a deck being too close to the property line. A lot line change is proposed between the deck and a pool patio area to resolve a slight encroachment onto the neighbor's property. The Zoning Board of Appeals has granted approval, and the application will likely be before the Planning Board for approval at the next meeting. The proposed changes appear to conform with zoning requirements.